Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh and executive produced by Jerry Weintraub, this drama recreates the glittering private world of Liberace (Michael Douglas), the flamboyant, phenomenally successful entertainer whose extravagant costumes and elaborate stage shows made him the most bankable entertainer of his time. The story focuses on Liberaces tempestuous relationship with Scott Thorson (Matt Damon) during a time when Liberace was at the peak of his popularity but remained closeted as a homosexual. Featuring a pair of electrifying performances by Douglas and Damon, Behind the Candelabra captures the essence of Liberaces appeal while reminding viewers how different attitudes were at the time.

2014 -

Guild of Music Supervisors AwardsWINNER: BEST MUSIC SUPERVISION IN TELEVISION LONG FORM AND MOVIES - Evyen Klean

International Press Academy Satellite Awards  2014WINNER: BEST ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION - Michael Douglas
NOMINATED: BEST ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION - Matt Damon
NOMINATED: MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture made for Television
Micheal Douglas - Behind the Candelabra
BEST EDITED MINISERIES OR MOTION PICTURE FOR TELEVISION - Behind the Candelabra  Mary Ann Bernard

71st Annual Golden Globe Awards
BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION - BEHIND THE CANDELABRA  Jerry Weintraub, Executive Producer; Gregory Jacobs, Susan Ekins, Michael Polaire, Producers
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION - MICHAEL DOUGLAS - Behind the Candelabra

The Boardcast Television Journalist Association (BTJA) - 3rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
Best Actor in A MOvie or Mini-Series: Michael Douglas - "Behind the Candelabra"
Best Movie or Mini-Series: "Behind the Candelabra

71st Annual Golden Globe Award Nominee
Best performance by an Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Piture Made for Televison - Behind the Candelabra - Matt Damon
Best performance by an Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Piture Made for Televison - Behind the Candelabra - Micheal Douglas
Best performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Mini-series or Motion Piture Made for Televison - Behind the Candelabra - Rob Lowe